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Ilford County High School

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Ilford County High School

Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2JB

A Good-rated secondary school in Ilford.

Community school
Boys
Pupils
1,126
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.7%
Attainment 8
75.5
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Super-selective
Exam system
GL Assessment

Places are offered to the highest scorers first - distance is not a tie-breaker for the top marks.

Redbridge grammars use the GL Assessment consortium test. Register with the consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
75.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
67.8%
Basics 9-5
97.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
97.8%
EBacc APS
7.32
EBacc 9-5
74.4%
EBacc 9-4
87.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
41.23
A*-A Grades
47.7%
A*-B Grades
70.5%
AAB+ %
35.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 115 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Ilford County High School

Ilford County High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.5. The school has around 1,126 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fremantle Road, Ilford, IG6 2JB | More schools in Redbridge

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ilford County High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2026 — 2024+ framework
  2. Sept 2021 — Good
  3. Nov 2007 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Ilford County High School

Other open schools within about 5 km, with the same phase shown first where possible.

Frequently asked questions about Ilford County High School

What is Ilford County High School's Ofsted rating?
Ilford County High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Ilford County High School's latest exam results?
Ilford County High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ilford County High School located?
Ilford County High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge (IG6 2JB).
How many pupils attend Ilford County High School?
Ilford County High School has around 1,126 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ilford County High School with other schools?
View Ilford County High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Redbridge.